{"title":"Tio Pepe Fino","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"tio-pepe-fino-sherry","title":"Tio Pepe Fino Sherry","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTio Pepe Fino Sherry\u003c\/strong\u003e is a bone-dry fino sherry from González Byass in Jerez, Spain, bottled at 15% ABV in a 750ml bottle. Aged a minimum of four years under a living veil of flor yeast through the traditional solera system, this is widely regarded as the world's benchmark fino — a Gold medal winner at both the Sakura Awards and TAG Global Spirits Awards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Facts:\u003c\/strong\u003e ABV: 15%  |  Origin: Jerez de la Frontera, Andalucía, Spain  |  Minimum 4 Years Solera Aged  |  Producer: González Byass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eProduction \u0026amp; Heritage\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGonzález Byass, founded in 1835, stands as one of the largest and most historic sherry producers in Jerez de la Frontera. Tio Pepe is made exclusively from Palomino Fino grapes, using only the free-run juice and the first gentle pressing — a selective approach that yields a cleaner, more elegant base wine. The wine is fortified to 15% ABV and transferred to American oak butts within the solera system, where intentional headspace in each barrel allows a thick cap of flor yeast to develop on the wine's surface. This biological aging — sustained for a minimum of four years — shields the wine from oxidation while imparting the distinctive yeasty, saline character that defines fino sherry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e The nose opens with fresh bread dough and toasted almonds before moving into delicate notes of brioche and baked biscuits. A mineral, slightly briny undercurrent emerges alongside faint olive and sea-salt nuances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e The entry is crisp and razor-dry, leading with tart green apple and lemon-lime citrus that hits the front palate immediately. Mid-palate, the profile shifts into blanched almond and salty green olive, carried by a lightly oily texture and grapey acidity. A subtle bready, almost buttery richness fills out the middle without ever compromising the wine's essential dryness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e The finish is medium in length, clean and saline with lingering almond and a faint anchovy-like umami quality. A sprinkle of sea salt and mineral tension persists, making the next sip feel inevitable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eHow to Drink Tio Pepe\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe well chilled — between 6°C and 8°C — in a traditional copita or small white wine glass to concentrate the aromatics. This fino is at its best consumed fresh after opening, ideally within a few days. A \u003cstrong\u003eRebujito\u003c\/strong\u003e — fino mixed with lemon soda over ice — is the classic Andalusian warm-weather serve and Tio Pepe's crisp dryness makes it ideal. A \u003cstrong\u003eBamboo Cocktail\u003c\/strong\u003e (equal parts fino and dry vermouth with orange bitters) highlights the wine's almond and saline complexity. A \u003cstrong\u003eSherry Cobbler\u003c\/strong\u003e benefits from the bright acidity and mineral backbone that keep it from turning cloying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eBest For\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroducing a wine enthusiast to the world of sherry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairing with a Spanish tapas spread or seafood dinner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilding a foundational sherry collection alongside an oloroso and an amontillado\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSummer aperitif drinking when served ice-cold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Tio Pepe taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e Tio Pepe is bone dry with dominant flavors of green apple, blanched almond, and salty green olive, underscored by yeasty minerality and a briny, saline finish. It has a lightly oily texture but remains crisp and refreshing throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does Tio Pepe compare to Lustau La Ina Fino?\u003c\/strong\u003e Both are benchmark finos from Jerez, but Tio Pepe tends toward a lighter, more citrus-driven profile with pronounced saline minerality, while La Ina from Lustau often shows slightly more body and nuttiness. Tio Pepe's use of only free-run and first-press juice contributes to its characteristically lean, elegant style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Tio Pepe good for beginners?\u003c\/strong\u003e Tio Pepe is widely considered the ideal entry point into fino sherry due to its clean, approachable profile and consistent quality. Its bright acidity and familiar apple and almond notes make it less intimidating than more oxidative sherry styles like oloroso or palo cortado.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is Tio Pepe made?\u003c\/strong\u003e Tio Pepe is produced by González Byass at their historic bodega in Jerez de la Frontera, in the Andalucía region of southern Spain. Jerez is one of the three towns within the Sherry Triangle — along with Sanlúcar de Barrameda and El Puerto de Santa María — where authentic sherry must be produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat foods pair well with Tio Pepe?\u003c\/strong\u003e Marcona almonds complement the wine's own nutty character. Briny seafood such as raw oysters, anchovies, or grilled prawns mirrors the saline finish. Jamón ibérico works beautifully against the dry acidity. Green olives echo the olive-brine notes in the mid-palate. Light, tangy goat cheese balances the wine's minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat sizes does Tio Pepe come in?\u003c\/strong\u003e The standard bottle is 750ml, and it is also commonly available in a 375ml half-bottle format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Tio Pepe worth the price?\u003c\/strong\u003e Tio Pepe positions as an entry-level fino sherry that punches well above its price tier in terms of complexity and aging. A minimum of four years in solera delivers depth that many comparably priced white wines simply cannot match, making it one of the strongest values in the fortified wine category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eWhy Tio Pepe?\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew wines carry the weight of an entire category the way Tio Pepe carries fino sherry. The insistence on free-run and first-press Palomino Fino juice — rather than using heavier pressings — gives this wine a purity and precision that established it as the global reference point for the style. A minimum four-year biological aging under flor in González Byass's historic Jerez bodegas produces a level of yeasty complexity and saline tension that has earned Gold medals at the Sakura Awards and TAG Global Spirits Awards. For anyone building a sherry education or simply looking for one of the most food-friendly wines on earth, this is where the conversation starts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tio Pepe Fino","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44837003559081,"sku":"5159","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/1024\/6313\/files\/Tio-Pepe-Fino-Sherry__82272.jpg?v=1730476184"}],"url":"https:\/\/theliquorbarn.com\/collections\/tio-pepe-fino.oembed","provider":"The Liquor Barn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}